Gilgit-Baltistan Government Formation and Power-Sharing Developments

Pakistan News Desk June 22, 2026

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A major political shift is underway in Gilgit-Baltistan, where a power game has begun. The PPP strategy is in focus, as highlighted by Najam Sethi. The PPP has nominated Amjad Hussain Advocate for Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister. A final Gilgit-Baltistan power-sharing formula has been reached, described as a big deal between the PPP and PMLN by Nadia Mirza. The PPP and PML-N have begun consultations on constitutional positions in Gilgit-Baltistan. The PPP has decided to form a government with IPP in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Updated: 3:13 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

Thirty newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly were sworn in on Monday, marking a significant step towards the formation of a new government in the region. Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate administered the oath to the lawmakers, who include 13 from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), nine from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and six from the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).

The assembly session was adjourned to later in the day for the election of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the Leader of the House. Three members could not take the oath as the notification for their constituencies remains suspended by a court order. The PPP has formally nominated Amjad Hussain Advocate for the position of Chief Minister.

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